Meanings
buy + time
How to pronounce "buy time":
AU
Purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else.
Example Sentences
1
I need to buy time to finish my report, so I will ask for an extension.
2
He pretended to be busy to buy time and avoid making a decision.
3
She hired a lawyer to buy time and delay the court hearing.
4
The negotiator tried to buy time by suggesting a break in the meeting.
5
I will create a distraction to buy time for you to escape.
